Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Independence Day 2013

Independence Day is one of the most
important federal holidays in the United States commemorating the Declaration
of Independence, which declared our independence from the Kingdom of Great
Britain.

“What
Jefferson did was to summarize this philosophy in ‘self-evident truths’ and set
forth a list of grievances against the King in order to justify before the
world the breaking of ties between the colonies and the mother country.” www.archives.gov

"The history of the present King of Great
Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in
direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.”
Declaration of Independence

"He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of
immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation
till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly
neglected to attend to them."
Declaration of Independence

"In every stage of these Oppressions We have
Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions
have been answered only by repeated injury.” Declaration of Independence

Although celebrated on July 4th
every year, “July
2, 1776 is the day that the Continental Congress actually voted for independence”
www.archives.gov
and “The
document was signed by most of the members on August 2.” www.archives.gov

“The
Newton County Judicial Center and the Walton County Government Building will be
closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013, to celebrate Independence Day.” www.alcovycircuit.com

“Please
note that all offices, with the exception of those operations required for the
comfort and safety of the citizens of Gwinnett County, will be closed Thursday,
July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.” www.gwinnettcounty.com

The Law Office of Christine
M Bechtold, LLC will also be closed on Thursday, July 4th in honor of this
wonderful holiday, so be sure to email the office to set-up your free initial
consultation. Christine@Bechtold-Law.com